1,2-Hexanediyl Dicaprate
A cosmetic ingredient used as bleaching in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1,2-Bis(decanoyloxy)hexane
What does it do?
1,2-Hexanediyl Dicaprate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Bleaching
lightens hair or skin tone by chemically reducing pigment
EU regulatory status
1,2-Hexanediyl Dicaprate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1,2-Hexanediyl Dicaprate?
1,2-Hexanediyl Dicaprate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1,2-Bis(decanoyloxy)hexane
Is 1,2-Hexanediyl Dicaprate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. 1,2-Hexanediyl Dicaprate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does 1,2-Hexanediyl Dicaprate do in cosmetic products?
1,2-Hexanediyl Dicaprate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bleaching.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 23/07/2014